SSD Assistant

Spire Healthcare Limited; Havant; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free DBS

Free car park

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Spire Portsmouth Hospital is seeking a Sterile Service Assistant to support the Theatre team on a permanent full-time basis in Havant, Hampshire. No previous experience is required as full training is provided, with shifts available Monday to Saturday.

The role involves routine health and wellbeing tasks, decontamination, packing, instrument tracking, and equipment checks, with some heavy lifting. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine tasks related to individual’s health and well-being.
• Checking correct instruments are on trays pre and post decontamination.
• Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation.
• Complete tracking systems accurately.
• Monitor repairs of instruments
• Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Physical tasks including heavy lifting will also be required.

Job description

Sterile ServicesAssistant | Theatre | Competitive Salary | Full time, permanent | Havant, Hampshire

Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sterile Service Assistant (SSD) to join us on a permanent full-time basis. This role will support our Theatre Team at Spire Portsmouth Hospital. Various shifts are available between Monday and Saturday. No previous experience required.

Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers world-class care within beautiful surroundings, and is part of one of the UK’s most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, you can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to personalised treatments and as much aftercare as you clinically need.

Duties and responsibilities;

• Undertake routine tasks related to individual’s health and well-being.
• Checking correct instruments are on trays pre and post decontamination.
• Pack linen/instruments/consumables for sterilisation.
• Complete tracking systems accurately.
• Monitor repairs of instruments
• Checking functioning of sterilising and decontamination equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Physical tasks including heavy lifting will also be required.

Who we’re looking for

• Previous experience is not required as full training is provided.
• Good communication skills.
• Qualification in Decontamination is desirable but not essential.
• Basic awareness of health & safety and hygiene.
• Mandatory training including infection control (Desirable)
• Decontamination and equipment and medical devices competences (Desirable)
• Equipment and medical devices competence (Desirable)

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS
• Free Car park
• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.